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"V , Monday, March 7, 1994 Volume 57 Number 60 'i if v ivy ;.7 u7 . h 1 ,r Students practice for future jobs By Sharon Guerrero Signpost staff writer Local employers staged mock job interviews for Weber State University students Thursday and gave them a chance to find out what most job-seekers are left wondering about after an interview "How did I do?" The 30-minute interviews took place in the Shepherd Union Building and included a 10-minute feedback session, during which employers evaluated the students' interviewing skills and techniques. The activity wasco-sponsored by the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the WSU College of Business and Economics. Business and economics students were invited to participate in the interviews. Pat Wheeler, SHRM campus adviser and manager of recruiting for WSU Career Services, said the purpose of the activity was to allow students to interview, for the sake of practice, with human resource professionals from a variety of organizational settings. "We wanted students to get first-hand exposure to the interviewing process, and especially to get feedback from professionals who interview job-seekers every day," she said. See Practice page 2 XL' - -I iwutftl ifc - l I - , t J " Rape awareness arrives at WSU By Carolyn Dalton Buck Signpost staff writer Woman's Emphasis Week concluded Friday with a focus on rape awareness, a subject which encompasses education, precautions and defense tactics, characteristics of a rapist and support services available to vie- u' ? : tims. , The day's events began with a panel discussion called "What part of no don't you understand?" Campus rape, also referred to as acquaintance or date rape, and stranger rape were the topics discussed. Michael D. Empey, chief of Ogden City Police Department, began the discussion by contrasting how rape Legislature By Bryan Stephens Signpost senior reporter As the 1994 Utah Legislature wrapped up just before its midnight deadline on Wednesday, many people may wonder just what legislators were able to accomplish in their 45-day session. Here's a look at what they did: Cut sales and property taxes by $32 million. Eliminated several sales-tax exemptions which will increase taxes by $11 million. Approved term limits of 12 years for the governor, attorney general and legislators. Exempted fraternal groups from the Utah Civil Rights Act. Passed a health-care package expanding Medicaid coverage of 40,000 low-income Utahns. Placed a one-year morato .0 TROY ROPER IWTHE SIGNPOST was approached in the past, with a woman having to convince the police of their attack, including a polygraph test, before she was taken seriously. ' Today, law enforcement and society in general are more sensi tise self assessment. Listen to your instincts and act on them. Learn how to say 'no.' Society has conditioned women to feel guilty. Be verbally assertive about your rights. Don't assume that if an acquaintance has never exhibited violent tendencies they aren't prone to violence. Use alcohol responsibly. If a problem arises, reject the activity, not the person. If at a party , have a reliable friend to keep in touch with. Don't place yourself in compromising situations. wraps up fiftieth session rium by cities and counties on new gun-control ordinances. Approved a smoking ban in workplaces, restaurants and most public buildings. Enacted a criminal background check for those purchasing handguns. Approved more civil protection for victims of workplace discrimination.Allotted $9.5 million for the prevention of residential development near Hill Air Force Base. What they didn't do: Ban cities from passing gun ordinances that are more strict than state ordinances. Make it illegal for adults to drive after a few sips of beer or wine. Pass mandatory amotorcycle-helmet law. Give a $38 million tax break Spring has sprung! Dave Douglass and his riding partner are seen here pulling big air off of the rock ledges near the campus police station in last week's warm weather. With luck, the 50-plus degree temperatures will last. tive to the extreme trauma victims of rape experience. Although, in the United States the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the burden of proof lies on the perpetrator. The victim is a witness for the state. However, it is vital that the investiga-c';.. tion into the rape be 1 handled properly in or der to get a conviction. Empey stressed that even though the incident is a frightening and emotional experience, women must immediately contact the police, the YCC Women's Crisis Center hot line or a friend to report the rape. Also, it is imperative not to bathe or change clothes prior to being See Rape page 2 on manufacturers' replacement parts. Pass new abortion restrictions.Raise gas taxes for road improvementsEnact penalties for negligent storage of firearms. Pass proposed ethics reforms, including tougher regulations for lobbyists, and caps on special-interest campaign spending. Increase damage amounts injured residents collect in suits against the government. Eliminate the power city redevelopment agencies have to condemn property and homes. Approve a constitutional amendment that, if endorsed by voters, would allow police to search vehicles and bank records without warrants. Quick Takes A&E The Children's Treehouse Museum offers educational activities for children of all ages. See Page 5 News Education students receive funding for summer student teaching, j See Page 3 j i. Opinion Weber State University is "taking back the night" by playing an active role in rape awareness. See Page 4 Sports Lady 'Cats squeek past Norther Arizona University. Get the goods inside. See Page 7 Weather MONDAY Chance of morning showers u;n a-t I ... oc myiiM iuw 0i(J TUESDAY 0 0 Partly cloudybreezy High 46 Low 24 Pf A

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"V , Monday, March 7, 1994 Volume 57 Number 60 'i if v ivy ;.7 u7 . h 1 ,r Students practice for future jobs By Sharon Guerrero Signpost staff writer Local employers staged mock job interviews for Weber State University students Thursday and gave them a chance to find out what most job-seekers are left wondering about after an interview "How did I do?" The 30-minute interviews took place in the Shepherd Union Building and included a 10-minute feedback session, during which employers evaluated the students' interviewing skills and techniques. The activity wasco-sponsored by the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the WSU College of Business and Economics. Business and economics students were invited to participate in the interviews. Pat Wheeler, SHRM campus adviser and manager of recruiting for WSU Career Services, said the purpose of the activity was to allow students to interview, for the sake of practice, with human resource professionals from a variety of organizational settings. "We wanted students to get first-hand exposure to the interviewing process, and especially to get feedback from professionals who interview job-seekers every day," she said. See Practice page 2 XL' - -I iwutftl ifc - l I - , t J " Rape awareness arrives at WSU By Carolyn Dalton Buck Signpost staff writer Woman's Emphasis Week concluded Friday with a focus on rape awareness, a subject which encompasses education, precautions and defense tactics, characteristics of a rapist and support services available to vie- u' ? : tims. , The day's events began with a panel discussion called "What part of no don't you understand?" Campus rape, also referred to as acquaintance or date rape, and stranger rape were the topics discussed. Michael D. Empey, chief of Ogden City Police Department, began the discussion by contrasting how rape Legislature By Bryan Stephens Signpost senior reporter As the 1994 Utah Legislature wrapped up just before its midnight deadline on Wednesday, many people may wonder just what legislators were able to accomplish in their 45-day session. Here's a look at what they did: Cut sales and property taxes by $32 million. Eliminated several sales-tax exemptions which will increase taxes by $11 million. Approved term limits of 12 years for the governor, attorney general and legislators. Exempted fraternal groups from the Utah Civil Rights Act. Passed a health-care package expanding Medicaid coverage of 40,000 low-income Utahns. Placed a one-year morato .0 TROY ROPER IWTHE SIGNPOST was approached in the past, with a woman having to convince the police of their attack, including a polygraph test, before she was taken seriously. ' Today, law enforcement and society in general are more sensi tise self assessment. Listen to your instincts and act on them. Learn how to say 'no.' Society has conditioned women to feel guilty. Be verbally assertive about your rights. Don't assume that if an acquaintance has never exhibited violent tendencies they aren't prone to violence. Use alcohol responsibly. If a problem arises, reject the activity, not the person. If at a party , have a reliable friend to keep in touch with. Don't place yourself in compromising situations. wraps up fiftieth session rium by cities and counties on new gun-control ordinances. Approved a smoking ban in workplaces, restaurants and most public buildings. Enacted a criminal background check for those purchasing handguns. Approved more civil protection for victims of workplace discrimination.Allotted $9.5 million for the prevention of residential development near Hill Air Force Base. What they didn't do: Ban cities from passing gun ordinances that are more strict than state ordinances. Make it illegal for adults to drive after a few sips of beer or wine. Pass mandatory amotorcycle-helmet law. Give a $38 million tax break Spring has sprung! Dave Douglass and his riding partner are seen here pulling big air off of the rock ledges near the campus police station in last week's warm weather. With luck, the 50-plus degree temperatures will last. tive to the extreme trauma victims of rape experience. Although, in the United States the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the burden of proof lies on the perpetrator. The victim is a witness for the state. However, it is vital that the investiga-c';.. tion into the rape be 1 handled properly in or der to get a conviction. Empey stressed that even though the incident is a frightening and emotional experience, women must immediately contact the police, the YCC Women's Crisis Center hot line or a friend to report the rape. Also, it is imperative not to bathe or change clothes prior to being See Rape page 2 on manufacturers' replacement parts. Pass new abortion restrictions.Raise gas taxes for road improvementsEnact penalties for negligent storage of firearms. Pass proposed ethics reforms, including tougher regulations for lobbyists, and caps on special-interest campaign spending. Increase damage amounts injured residents collect in suits against the government. Eliminate the power city redevelopment agencies have to condemn property and homes. Approve a constitutional amendment that, if endorsed by voters, would allow police to search vehicles and bank records without warrants. Quick Takes A&E The Children's Treehouse Museum offers educational activities for children of all ages. See Page 5 News Education students receive funding for summer student teaching, j See Page 3 j i. Opinion Weber State University is "taking back the night" by playing an active role in rape awareness. See Page 4 Sports Lady 'Cats squeek past Norther Arizona University. Get the goods inside. See Page 7 Weather MONDAY Chance of morning showers u;n a-t I ... oc myiiM iuw 0i(J TUESDAY 0 0 Partly cloudybreezy High 46 Low 24 Pf A